Chapter 3

Kazuki stood at the entrance of the classroom, took a deep breath, and firmly held the letter containing the secret given to him by his mother.

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※8/15 While editing on my phone, I accidentally deleted part of the text. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Kazuki walked through the streets of the Grand Palace, a large labyrinth city, looking around for a medical shop.

He couldn't find the shop he was looking for, and he frowned, sighing.

The city was too vast, and he was gradually getting tired.

Seeing a guard at the gate, he decided to ask for directions.

"Excuse me, is there a medical shop around here?"

"Medical shop? You need to go to the western medical district. This is the eastern commercial district."

The guard answered with a smile, and Kazuki raised his hand and quickly left the commercial district, saying, "Thank you!"

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Dragging his tired body, he finally arrived at the western medical district.

There were many clinics there.

Many people were around, and some shops even had long lines.

He observed each person's injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.

Most of them were similar.

He came to the medical district to quickly gather information about the medical system in this world.

With so many people, it seemed he wouldn't have time to ask questions.

So, he looked for an empty shop.

"Ah, found it! But this place looks like it's about to go out of business. Oh well, it's fine."

He entered the clinic with a sign that read "Lease Clinic."

"Hello, are you open? It's so dark in here, are you closed...?"

Kazuki said with a disappointed tone, but then he heard a slightly irritated voice.

"Rude! We're open!"

Looking inside, he saw a beautiful blonde girl with hair down to her waist.

She had a slender figure, wearing a white blouse and black skirt, and was draped in a white coat.

"Hey, if you're here, you should have answered sooner. I might have left if I were a customer."

Kazuki spoke with a teasing tone.

He was tall, about 175 cm, with silver hair slicked back, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts.

He had a white coat over his shirt.

His eyes were sharp, but he was handsome.

The girl, thinking he might be a competitor, glared at Kazuki.

"Don't look so scary. I'm not going to eat you. I just have a question, that's why I came here."

Laughing, Kazuki looked at the girl.

"Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kazuki Ayashiro."

"I'm Leese Cradle. So, you're not a customer?"

Leese, irritated by the teasing, asked.

"I'm broke. I just came here to get some information."

Kazuki scratched his head and said.

"If you don't have money, please leave! The exit is this way."

Leese stood at the exit, glaring at him as if to say, "Leave quickly!"

"At least let me talk. Why are you so angry?"

Kazuki laughed and spoke to Leese, but her expression became even more irritated.

"You must be one of those people trying to put me out of business! Leave quickly! Never bother me again!"

Saying this, she threw a book at Kazuki.

It hit his eyelid perfectly, cutting it open, and blood trickled down.

"What are you talking about? Don't jump to conclusions. I only came here to find out if there are any critically ill patients in this town that can't be treated. Leese, don't take your assumptions out on others. Honestly, it's unpleasant. Besides, how can you cause an injury in a place where people come to be treated?"

Kazuki's tone didn't change, but his voice became slightly lower as he looked at Leese seriously.

"Ugh..."

Leese flinched under Kazuki's direct gaze.

However, seeing the wound she had caused, she couldn't retort.

She stood there, looking dejected.

Kazuki, seeing her expression, said with a laugh, "Wow, you have a cute face."

Leese blushed and fell silent.

Then, she apologized, saying, "I jumped to conclusions, I'm sorry."

"I'll treat it. Show me the wound."

Leese offered, but Kazuki, wanting to test his own skills, declined.

"What's the highest-level healing magic?"

He asked Leese, confirming what he had seen in his status screen.

"Huh? I think it's 'Complete Healing.' It's said that it leaves almost no scars... But only the High Priest in the Holy Spirit City [Eclix] can use it."

"Wow, that's interesting. Healing magic—'Complete Healing.'"

A soft yellow-green light concentrated on the wound and stayed there.

Kazuki's eyelid healed, and the deep cut disappeared without a trace.

He touched the area where the wound had been, thinking, "Wow, that's amazing."

Leese, with her mouth agape, said, "What are you doing?" and grabbed his collar, shaking him violently.

"Leese, I'm feeling a bit dizzy. Please stop shaking me... I'm getting nauseous. I might throw up what I ate for lunch."

"Ah... I'm sorry..."

By the time Leese let go, Kazuki was already pale and slumped in a chair.

"Ugh, this is so unpleasant. I can't move. My head hurts... What are you doing, trying to finish off an injured man... Ugh..."

He glanced at Leese, who looked guilty.

"I understand. You can rest here. It's my fault, after all!"

"Really? Are you sure? Absolutely sure. If you break your promise, you'll have to pay with your body. And it would be nice if you could provide a meal too."

Kazuki, with a sickly voice, said, "Even congee would be fine. I want to fill my stomach with kindness," as if reciting a spell.

Leese, half in a huff, said, "Fine! I'll make you something!"

"Really? Great, I've secured a place to stay!"

Kazuki, who had been pale a moment ago, did a victory pose.

Leese, seeing his expression, thought, "I've been had!" and her shoulders trembled.

Kazuki, thinking, "He's easy to handle," laughed.

Having secured a place to stay and a meal, Kazuki asked for the information he wanted.

"About what we were talking about earlier. Are there any critically ill patients in this town who can't be treated?"

"Well, I think there was one in the noble district. But it's definitely incurable. Even the High Priest couldn't heal it with 'Complete Healing.'"

"I see. What's the condition of the noble?"

Kazuki switched to work mode.

"I think it's a weak heart. It's a congenital condition... She's 16 years old now, but she can't even walk and is bedridden."

Leese's words made Kazuki think of several possible diagnoses.

"I see... One more thing. Is there any special magic to treat the human body other than healing magic?"

He asked, resting his chin on his hand.

Leese, with an expression that said, "What are you talking about?" replied,

"There isn't. Most healing magic is for treating injuries and external wounds. Poison-related magic neutralizes toxins in the body. And I've heard that the High Priest's 'Complete Healing' can reattach severed limbs and restore faces mutilated by monsters."

Leese explained.

"Hmm? What about diseases?"

Kazuki understood that healing magic could treat injuries, but he was puzzled that there was no mention of diseases, as people inevitably get sick.

"Well, they can't be treated. The cause is unknown, and healing magic doesn't work. That's why everyone is extra careful about their health. You can see it in the scenery outside; even minor injuries are treated at clinics. If you can't move, it's the same as dying. They're researching various things in [Eclix], but it's not working at all."

Leese said, "I hope they find a way," and provided the information.

Kazuki, smiling, said,

"Alright, I'll go to work now. See you for dinner."

He quickly stood up and left the clinic.

"What's with that guy..."

Leese sighed and returned to organizing the medicine.

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Kazuki entered the noble district, lit a cigarette, and smoked as he walked.

"I need to calm down before work. Ah, I don't know where the noble's house is. I'll just ask around."

He laughed and walked on.

Seeing a kind-looking noblewoman in front of him, he decided to ask her.

"Excuse me, I'm looking for a house in this district with a critically ill patient. Do you know where it is?"

"Excuse me, are you a healer?"

"Ah, sorry, I'm often told I don't look like one. I'm a healer from [Eclix], but I don't know where the house with the critically ill patient is, and I'm at a loss."

He made a gesture as if to say, "I'm in trouble."

Kazuki glanced at the noblewoman's wrist and saw what looked like a bandage.

"Are you hurt? What happened?"

He asked with a concerned expression.

"I'm embarrassed. My daughter asked me to make some sweets I used to make. I was excited and got carried away. Then, my daughter came and played around, and hot oil splashed on my wrist, causing a burn."

The noblewoman explained, saying it was fine.

Kazuki, concerned, said,

"Then, it's better to treat it quickly."

"Yes, I'm on my way back from a neighbor's house. I plan to go to a clinic after I get home. Thank you for your concern," she smiled.

"If you don't mind, I can treat it for you. A woman's skin is delicate. If treated with poor healing magic, it might not heal properly and leave a scar."

The noblewoman seemed to think about it for a moment.

Kazuki, thinking he needed to push a bit more, said,

"I'm here for work and wanted to do some research. I was ordered by the High Priest. I may look young, but please try it. I have some skills, even if I look like this."

He humbly lowered himself to ease her concerns and laughed.

The noblewoman, chuckling, said,

"Alright, I'll give you a chance."

She sat on a nearby bench and extended her burned wrist.

"You really did a number on it."

The burn was swollen and blistered.

Kazuki, thinking, "I should use 'Complete Healing' for a better result, but it might cause trouble. I'll use a substitute healing magic," cast a spell.

"Healing Magic—Skin Regeneration"

A pale blue light gently enveloped the noblewoman's wrist.

The burn healed, and her skin returned to its original state.

Kazuki thought, "It didn't fully regenerate. The highest-level magic is more effective."

"!!!"

The noblewoman was speechless.

He had used a high-level healing magic, which no one in this town could use.

Most people could only use mid-level magic.

"It's all better now," he said with a smile.

"I don't know what to say. You really are a healer from [Eclix]. And the fee?"

Kazuki stopped her from reaching into her bag and said,

"I don't need money. Instead, could you guide me to the house with the critically ill patient and vouch for me as a healer from [Eclix]?"

He clasped his hands and pleaded.

She happily agreed.

Kazuki thought, "She's easy to handle."

In this world, the combination of high-level healing magic and the name [Eclix] held significant power.

He thought it was like a lightweight business card.

The place he was looking for was nearby, and the name was the Orbis family.

They walked together to the Orbis family's house.

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They arrived at the front gate of the Orbis family's house.

"Hello, is anyone home? Is Mr. Orbis here?"

The door creaked open, and a maid appeared.

"Wow, a real maid! I've only seen fake ones before, this is fresh!" he thought.

"I'm Kazuki Ayashiro, a healer from [Eclix]. I'm here on the High Priest's orders."

"!?"

The maid reacted to Kazuki's words and confirmed with the noblewoman.

The noblewoman, who turned out to be quite influential, easily trusted Kazuki.

"The High Priest asked me to try a new healing magic on your daughter's illness. What do you think?"

The maid hurriedly disappeared into the house and returned a few minutes later.

"Mr. Orbis has given permission. Please come in, Mr. Kazuki."

"Thank you. I'll come in then," he said, laughing, and was led into the house.

He parted ways with the noblewoman.

The hallway was lined with paintings and expensive vases.

He sighed, "Another grand house," as he walked.

In front of him was a large door, and the maid instructed him to enter.

"Alright, I'm here to see the patient. Oh, what's with this heavy atmosphere? It's not a funeral, so lighten up. It's making me feel down too."

Kazuki sighed as he stepped into the girl's room.

There was a man, presumably the father, and a girl lying in bed.

The father had a somber expression and nodded slightly at Kazuki.

"Thank you for coming from [Eclix]. I'm Kazuki Ayashiro. May I examine your daughter?"

"Thank you for coming all the way from so far. I'm Cain Orbis, the father. This is my daughter, Alicia. Please... heal my daughter... If you can cure her, I will do anything to thank you."

Hearing this, Kazuki thought, "This sounds promising."

His face turned slightly sinister, but he quickly composed himself and began the examination.

"I'm going to start the examination now. Could you please step out for a moment?"

"Can't I stay with her? I'm worried..."

"You can stay, but I need to do something that won't reveal the diagnosis. If you make a fuss, I'll ask you to leave. This is my job, and I need to concentrate."

Kazuki, looking a bit troubled, said.

Cain, thinking Kazuki would do something to his daughter, agreed.

Kazuki was confident Cain would say something, so he sighed and approached Alicia.

The girl lying in bed had clear blue hair, reaching her shoulders, slightly wavy and curled at the ends.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her features were beautiful.

Her blue eyes looked fragile.

Kazuki, seeing her, thought, "Am I a lolicon?"

"Hello, I'm Kazuki, the healer. Nice to meet you, Alicia. I need to examine you, so could you take off your clothes? It might be embarrassing, but I can't tell what's wrong if you don't."

He smiled and spoke to Alicia.

Alicia, initially uneasy, nodded deeply after looking into Kazuki's eyes.

Kazuki's eyes had changed to a professional look, different from his usual carefree demeanor, and it resonated deeply.

It was as if he was saying, "Trust me, I will definitely save you."

Kazuki smiled and stroked Alicia's head.

Alicia blushed and looked at him intently.

However, Cain and the others, hearing his words, started to fuss.

They were upset by the idea of a 16-year-old girl, their precious daughter, being examined by a stranger.

At that moment, Kazuki said